API Legacy AXS 32 Channel loaded
24 x 550A
8 x 560 Graphic
16 x 212L Mic Preamps
additional modules available a la – carte
Left hand patchbay
DAW Center Section
Inline Dual Input (100mm Main Fader, 45mm Upper Fader)
Final Touch Motorized Fader and Mute Automation
Buses and Routing
24 Main Bus
12 Aux Sends
3 Stereo Bus
Complete Center Section including 5.1 Surround Monitoring
6 Stereo Echo Returns with Automated Faders provides Extensive Routing features for Parallel Compression and Stem Mixing.
2500C Stereo Bus Compressor
The Legacy AXS console continues API’s commitment to our world-famous analog signal path. Offering an expanded and powerful feature set, the Legacy AXS is designed to meet the needs of today’s audio professionals.
The Legacy AXS combines a traditional, easy to use in-line input/output architecture with flexible customization options and superior sound quality. The Legacy AXS is built to the same exacting standards of reliability, sonic performance, and investment grade audio of the API Legacy, Legacy Plus, and Vision consoles, setting the standard for modern recording consoles.
Features:
API’s discrete signal path with transformer outputs
Six assignable stereo line-level returns
Twenty-four multitrack summing buses
Three independent stereo program buses and assignable Grand Master
API 2500C stereo bus compressor
Extensive routing features for parallel compression and stem mixing
Twelve auxiliary buses
Onboard left hand patch bay
Comprehensive automation system
DAW/producer’s desk
• Mainframe:
- 500 Series equalizer slot on each channel o VPR Alliance compliant
- Dual 200 Rows on each channel: o Upper slot for preampLower slot for optional signal processing
Pre or post EQ lower 200 slot routing option (specified when ordered)Channel Features
- Dual signal path architecture: Two independent audio paths: o Large Fader: 100mm automated fader
Small Fader: 45mm fader (non-automated) - Line In or Preamp Out input sources on both fader paths
- Alternate Line Input source for Small Fader path
- Upper 200 slot preamp options (as specified):205 Direct Input212 Microphone Preamplifier
- Lower 200 slot signal processing options (as specified):215 Sweep Filter o 225 Compressor o 235 Noise Gate
- 500 Series slot and equalizer/filter options (as specified): o 550A 3-band parametric EQ
550b 4-band parametric EQ
560 10-band graphic EQ565 Filter BankCompatible with any VPR Alliance approved 500 module (except preamps) - 40-600Hz, 12dB/8va high-pass sweep filter in the Large Fader path
- 50Hz, 12dB/8va fixed high-pass filter in the Small Fader path
- Balanced Insert in each path
- Phase reverse (polarity inverter) in each path
- Twelve auxiliary sends and buses: 6 mono, 3 stereo
- Channel VU metering for: Large Fader, Small Fader, Direct Output, and Multitrack Bus
- Peak indicator in each path (globally set)Central FacilitiesThree control room monitor systems: stereo/surround MAINs and stereo ALT 1 & ALT 2 Two stereo studio monitor systems
Four stereo and two surround external playback sources
Comprehensive stereo program and cue send monitoringIndividual CUT control of all control room monitors (LEFT, RIGHT, CNTR, SURL, SURR, LFE)Monitor calibration level trim controls
Comprehensive cue and talkback systems
Solo System: Independent/Linkable AFL, PFL, and Solo-In-Place for Small and Largefaders
API 2500C stereo Bus Compressor
Routable Sine-wave oscillator
Four USER buttons (toggled contact closures on D-connector)As with all API products, The Legacy AXS Console offers the same exacting craftsmanship featured on all API large format consoles, including a unique 5-year warranty on all parts.